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Lumps, Swelling In Right Ear. On Prescribed Cortical Steroid Cream For Contact Demititis On Scalp. Side Effects?

hi I was just at my doctor 2 days ago he believes I have a form of contact demititis on my scalp I have been using the steroid crème for 2 days it seems to help. now I have a lump under my right ear that is swollen and it feels like another smaller lump under that I don't no if its a bug bite or a reaction fron the cortical steroid creme
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
It seems that there might be having some infection on scalp due to contact dermatitis giving rise to enlarge lymph nodes below the ear.
If require go for one antibiotic medicine course after consulting your doctor.
Take antihistamine like Cetrizine for itching as it may precipitate infection.
Continue applying steroid cream.
Ok and take care.
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  Dr. Venkat Sivayogi 's  Response
Hi,
welcome to HCM,

Its possibly the lymph node enlargement due to secondary infection caused by dermatitis of scalp. Better get evaluated by a physician because if it may require use of antibiotics.

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Dr.sivayogi
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Lumps, Swelling In Right Ear. On Prescribed Cortical Steroid Cream For Contact Demititis On Scalp. Side Effects?

Hi, It seems that there might be having some infection on scalp due to contact dermatitis giving rise to enlarge lymph nodes below the ear. If require go for one antibiotic medicine course after consulting your doctor. Take antihistamine like Cetrizine for itching as it may precipitate infection. Continue applying steroid cream. Ok and take care.